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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Sep 13, 20244 min read
Grillin' n Chillin': Part 6 (Mexican Recipes)
Part six of this series about grilling, takes us south of the border to Mexico. Mexican food is easily one of my favorites, in case you...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Aug 18, 20245 min read
Grillin' n' Chillin' Part 5: Thai Food Recipes
It's back to the grill for part 5 of my "Grillin' n' Chillin'" series. So far, I have made brisket , fish , pizza and burgers . ...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Aug 13, 20243 min read
Grillin' and Chillin' Part 4: Burger Recipes
If you've been keeping up with my most recent posts, you know that I have been on a journey to learn how to grill well. So far, I have...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Aug 11, 20244 min read
Grillin' n' Chillin' Part 3: Homemade Pizza Recipes
At one point in my life, I worked in a few restaurants recognized by Michelin, James Beard, Wine Spectator and many others, for their...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Aug 7, 20242 min read
Grillin' and Chillin' Part 2: Mediterranean Recipes
This quick and easy grilled fish is perfect for weeknight, family meals.
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Aug 3, 20246 min read
Grillin' and Chillin' Part 1: Brisket Recipes
After about a year of researching and seeking advice from friends who I consider grilling experts (thanks especially to I.C.), I settled...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Aug 26, 20233 min read
Gratitude and Gastronomy
Have you ever read the book The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman? In it, Chapman outlines five ways that people express and...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Jun 29, 20232 min read
Inspir-Asian
Inspired by several Asian restaurants I visited, I decided to challenge myself and try to recreate my favorite dishes. While I didn't...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Nov 28, 20222 min read
The Olive Harvest
A close friend of mine and her family, recently traded their lives in the hustle and bustle of the city of Oakland, California for a new...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Nov 25, 20224 min read
My First Thanksgiving
Yesterday was my very first Thanksgiving - hosting that is. After many years of attending wonderful Thanksgiving celebrations at the...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Nov 7, 20221 min read
Two Italians and an Indian
When I'm high on stress and low on energy, one of the first things I compromise is cooking at home and all that goes with it (grocery...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Oct 26, 20222 min read
Beef, Fish, Chicken or Pork
Beef For me, almost nothing beats a well marbled ribeye. I like mine with nothing but a little salt and pepper, so the meat can speak...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Oct 23, 20222 min read
Food For Thought: Cuban, Persian and Chinese
Cooking is often an exercise in practicality for me. I have to eat, so I make something fast, familiar and simple and keep it moving. ...
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